An investigation has been launched and subsequently closed after a cat was shot in the head with an air rifle.
It comes after police received a report of a cat being injured in the Ninesprings Way area of Hitchin between July 30 and August 6.
The cat returned to its owner with a lump on its head and was taken to a vets where rifle pellets were removed, Hertfordshire Police said.
It is expected that the cat will make a full recovery, a spokesperson for the force said.
They added: "At this time, all lines of enquiry have been exhausted and no suspect has been identified.
"Should any new investigative opportunities become available, they will be acted upon accordingly."
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